Study on Mandibular Third Molars and Pericoronitis
Author Information
Author(s): Nguyen Bao-Ngoc Thi, Nguyen-Le Chi-Tam, Nguyen Bich-Ly Thi
Primary Institution: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Hypothesis
This study investigated the correlation between pericoronitis prevalence and the anatomical features of impacted mandibular third molars (M3Ms) using multivariable analysis.
Conclusion
M3M angulation and impacted level are significant factors relating to pericoronitis prevalence.
Supporting Evidence
- M3Ms with vertical eruption are more likely to develop pericoronitis than horizontal ones.
- M3Ms at impacted level A have a higher chance of pericoronitis than those at level B.
- Vertical M3Ms increase the risk of pericoronitis by 5.78 times compared to horizontal M3Ms.
Takeaway
The way your wisdom teeth are positioned can affect whether you get an infection around them, and some positions are much riskier than others.
Methodology
This cross-sectional study recruited 245 patients with 338 impacted M3Ms and analyzed their demographic and radiographic characteristics using multivariable analysis.
Potential Biases
Potential bias may arise from the reliance on radiographic assessments and the limited sample size of certain impacted types.
Limitations
The study relied on two-dimensional imaging, which may not accurately assess the three-dimensional position of M3Ms.
Participant Demographics
The study included 245 patients, with 59.2% female and 40.8% male participants, average age 22.6 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 2.12–15.63
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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